26GRSD 470-2

All quantities & capacities are approximate. 2x matched NGFWs (Palo Alto or equivalent) capable of being run in a high availability configuration o With at least 25Gbs SFP28 uplink o With at least 10Gbs of App ID throughput o With at least 7Gbs of threat protection throughput 5 years of bundled services for each firewall that includes at least the following services o Advanced threat protection o Advanced DNS security o Advanced AI driven threat intelligence o SD-WAN 5 years of partner support Configuration and installation All inquiries & bid responses must be directed VIA EMAIL to the technical contact listed on this Form 470 = eratebids@groton.k12.ct.us Vendor is responsible for providing their Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN). All bids received must be specific for services requested on this Form 470. Please include any necessary licensing or software needed for equipment. Basic Maintenance & MIBS have been selected to cover any software or licensing needs Vendor should specifically note any non-E-Rate eligible items in bid response. Prices quoted should be firm, including a line item for any expected tariff or rate increases. All quotes should include pricing for potential tariff increases Bids that do not address the requirements of this form 470 and do not contain firm price proposals will be disqualified and excluded from the bid evaluation.
Requested services (4 line items): - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Firewall Service And Components - Category 2 — Managed Internal Broadband Services — Existing Equipment - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Managed Internal Broadband Services — Leased Equipment
State/local procurement requirements: All quantities & capacities are approximate. All inquiries & bid responses must be directed VIA EMAIL to the technical contact listed on this Form 470. Vendor is responsible for providing their Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN). All bids received must be specific for services requested on this Form 470. SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260004790/122404/20561126-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260004790_CERTIFIED.pdf